1976 Nissan Laurel vs. 1974 Vauxhall Firenza
To start off, 1976 Nissan Laurel is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Vauxhall Firenza. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Vauxhall Firenza would be higher. At 1,990 cc (4 cylinders), 1976 Nissan Laurel is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Nissan Laurel (98 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 1974 Vauxhall Firenza. (77 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Nissan Laurel should accelerate faster than 1974 Vauxhall Firenza. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Nissan Laurel weights approximately 180 kg more than 1974 Vauxhall Firenza. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1976 Nissan Laurel (169 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 35 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Vauxhall Firenza. (134 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1976 Nissan Laurel will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Vauxhall Firenza.
Compare all specifications:
1976 Nissan Laurel | 1974 Vauxhall Firenza | |
Make | Nissan | Vauxhall |
Model | Laurel | Firenza |
Year Released | 1976 | 1974 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1990 cc | 1759 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 98 HP | 77 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 169 Nm | 134 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1120 kg | 940 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 4150 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1650 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2470 mm |